Dexter – Education

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Ann Arbor Orthodox Classical Academy

9900 Jackson Rd., Dexter • (734) 215–5739
Grades preK–4 offered for the 2025–26 school year. Full-time in-person classes and homeschooling programs (microschooling, online, and blended learning). Christ-centered curriculum in the classical tradition. Small class sizes with a focus on mastery of information and concepts. Tuition discounts for multiple children; tuition assistance available for qualifying families. [email protected], a2oca.org

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Career and Technical Education

1300 Campus Pkwy., Saline • Kara Stemmer, (734) 401–4371
The South and West Washtenaw Consortium provides career and technical education to students in grades 11 & 12 enrolled in the Chelsea, Dexter, Lincoln, Manchester, Milan, and Saline school districts. theswwc.org

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Dexter Community Schools

2704 Baker • (734) 424–4100

Enrollment (2023–24): 3,367. Superintendent Christopher Timmis. [email protected], dexterschools.org

The school board meets at 7 p.m., one or two Mondays each month during the school year and once a month during the summer at Bates School (2704 Baker). Elections are held 1st Tues. in Nov. in even-numbered years. Elise Bruderly (president), Melanie Szawara (vice president), Jennifer Kangas (treasurer), Daniel Alabré (secretary), Brian Arnold, Michael Cipolla, Amy Reiser (trustees).

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Dexter High School

2200 N. Parker • (734) 424–4240
Grades 9–12. Melanie Nowak, principal. Comprehensive high school. The International Baccalaureate Diploma and Dexter Early Middle College programs are available to juniors and seniors.

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The Educational Foundation of Dexter

PO Box 385, Dexter 48130
This nonprofit led by community members provides financial support to promote excellence in education in Dexter Community Schools. Funds teacher-authored grants, building-level grants, and district initiatives. [email protected], efdexter.org

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Mill Creek Middle School

7305 Dexter–Ann Arbor Rd. • (734) 424–4150
Grades 7 & 8. Brett Pedersen, principal.

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Special Education

Director Ann Nakon, (734) 424–4100, ext. 6052
Early intervention services, classrooms for children ages 3–5 who meet eligibility criteria, teacher consultants, speech and language services, occupational and physical therapists, school psychologists and social workers, and administrative support. Countywide programs for elementary and secondary students with emotional or behavioral challenges, autism, hearing impairments, or severe cognitive impairments. dexterschools.org/special-education

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Wylie Elementary School

3060 Kensington • (734) 424–4140
Grades 3 & 4. Jeannette Kiernan, principal.